The Rest Is Football

The Next England Captain, Extravagant First Purchases & Favourite TV Shows

Who is looking like the best option to be England captain after Harry Kane retires? What was the first big-money purchase the guys made after their first proper paycheck? What are the boys favourite TV shows of all time? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss their biggest annoyances about the modern game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool Dominate Man City, Maresca’s Masterclass & Encouragement For Man United

Are Man City definitely out of the title race after being blown away at Anfield? How has Enzo Maresca turned chaos into brilliance at Chelsea? Is Amorim showing signs of creating a forward-thinking Manchester United? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Justin Kluivert scoring an incredible hat-trick of penalties for Bournemouth at Molineux. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man City In The Mire, Madrid Join The Slot Penitentiary & Rogers Robbed

With City sitting 17th in the Table, have they left it too late to make automatic promotion? More problems for Madrid and Mbappe as they take a beating at Anfield & More dubious VAR decisions after Aston Villa were robbed against Juventus Gary, Alan & Micah review this week’s Champions League Fixtures Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RODRI EXCLUSIVE: Ballon d’Or Beef, Guardiola vs Simeone & The Danger Of Mo Salah

What did Rodri make of Real Madrid’s boycott of the Ballon D’or? What are Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone really like? Why is Mo Salah the best Premier League player that the Man City man has ever faced? Rodri answers all the questions and also discusses what the England players were saying when they realised he was not coming out for the second half of the Euros Final in this exclusive episode of The Rest Is Football. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Taking Gary’s Place & Is Mo Salah On His Way Out This Summer?

Did Gary give any Alan any advice when he joined him in the England set up? Mo Salah has recently stated that he’s more out than in when it comes to staying at Liverpool, will he stay or will he go? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss who is the cleanest striker of a football in The Premier League  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester’s Ruthless Sacking, Amorim’s First Impression & City Thumped By Spurs

Who does Gary think Leicester should get as their next manager? What did we learn from Ruben Amorim’s first game as Man United boss? Have teams finally started to ‘work out’ Man City? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Liverpool have still got a number of levels to go to despite being 8 points clear at the top of the league. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michail Antonio: Success At West Ham The Hard Way, Dimitri Payet’s Stardust & Battles With Big Meeks

After a tough start to life at West Ham, how satisfying was it to be such an integral part of their first European trophy in 58 years? Who are the best players he’s ever played with and against? Who really came out on top when Micah and Michail faced each other on the pitch? Gary and Micah are joined by West Ham and Jamaica forward Michail Antonio to discuss the highs and lows of his footballing journey and how he’s still the best table-tennis player around. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Referees Be Mic’d Up & How Many Of Alan’s 260 PL Goals Were ‘Lucky’?

If refs wore microphones so we could hear them throughout the game, would that help provide more clarity? Or would it open a can of worms and make things worse? Is Micah right in thinking that for 10% of Alan’s goal he didn’t know where he was aiming? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss exactly what sets Rodri apart as the best player in the world at the moment? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England Thump Ireland & The Big Questions Remaining For Tuchel

What have England learnt from Lee Carsely’s six games in charge? Who has really stepped up and taken their chance after so many players pulled out of the squad this time round? What are the main priorities for Thomas Tuchel when he takes over? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the decline in the Republic of Ireland side over the decades and the challenges they now face. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Reacts To MOTD Farewell & England Get The Job Done In Greece

Why is now the right time for Gary to step away from Match of the Day after 25 years? Which England squad players impressed the most in Athens? Will we see Lee Carsley take a managerial role in club football next? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fallout from the videos circulating online of David Coote that have led to his suspension by the PGMOL. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Spurs Win A Trophy This Season & Who Are The Best Centre Back Pairing In The Premier League?

Does Ange Postecoglou have what it takes to win Spurs’ first trophy in 24 years this season? Have Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté surpassed Gabriel and William Saliba as the best Centre Back pairing in the Premier League? Gary, Micah & Alan also debate who was better in their prime: Mo Salah or Eden Hazard  Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man City’s Mini-Crisis, Newcastle Find Their Groove & Mo Salah’s Greatness

What exactly is going wrong at Man City and how do they fix it? What has Eddie Howe done to find the right balance in this Newcastle team? Is Mo Salah actually underrated? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the key reason why Arsenal are struggling at the moment and how referees are now taking over all parts of the game. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Perfect Start For Slot, Gyökores Sinks City & Trouble For The Gunners

What a start for Arne Slot as Liverpool sit on top of both the Premier League and the Champions League - League Phase. Ex Coventry man Viktor Gyökeres bags a hat-trick against favourites Manchester City, & Arsenal struggle again away at Inter Milan. Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss Celtic’s performance of the season beating RB Leipzig, plus what is going on with the holders Real Madrid. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ballon D’or Boycott, Beating The Offside Trap & How Good You Have To Be To Play Premier League Football

Why was it wrong of Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid to boycott the Ballon d’Or ceremony? Which players are the best at beating the offside trap and how do they do it? How good do footballers really have to be to make it at the top level? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool Go Top, Arsenal & Manchester City Stumble, & A Huge Job For Rúben Amorim

Have Liverpool cemented themselves as genuine Title Contenders? How much do Arsenal miss Martin Ødegaard after falling 7 points off the top? How do Manchester City recover with all their injury woes? Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss the mammoth task Rúben Amorim has at Manchester United. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battles With Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Turning Down Man United & Wenger’s Magic

Why could you not trust Ruud van Nistelrooy on the pitch? Was turning down Man United the right decision? How did Arsène Wenger make an immediate impact in his Arsenal revolution? Gary and Alan are joined by Arsenal legend Martin Keown to discuss his hugely successful career and why he initially left Arsenal because of a dispute over £50. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Buy Martin’s new book ‘On The Edge’ here: https://linktr.ee/martinkeownbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does The Ballon d'Or Really Matter?

Would the guys rather win the Ballon d'Or or a World Cup Golden Boot? What was the best pre-match team talk they were ever given? Does Big Meeks think Liverpool would be a better side without Mo Salah? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a night of crisps and karaoke with Lionel Ritchie as they answer the best of your listener questions. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TEN HAG SACKED

Who should be the next Manchester United manager? Was it a mistake keeping ten Hag this summer? Can Man Utd still attract the biggest managerial names? Gary, Alan and Micah react to the news of Erik ten Hag’s sacking in our first ever live episode recording. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal & Liverpool Show Their Credentials, Palmer Oozes Class & A Dodgy Penalty Decision Sinks Man Utd

Have Arsenal and Liverpool shown enough to suggest they’ll keep pace with Man City in the title race? How is Chelsea’s set-up really helping get the best out of Cole Palmer? Why were VAR even getting involved in the penalty incident at the end of the Man Utd game? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Barcelona’s thumping win in El Clásico and discuss whether this signals a true resurgence for the Catalan club. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haaland’s Acrobatics, Ballon d’Or Predictions & The Battle To Be The No. 9

What magic did Haaland summon for his incredible spinning backheel volley? Is Villa’s rotation up front the secret of their success, or is there room to experiment with both Duran and Watkins? Does Lamine Yamal’s recent form hint at a Messi-like future for the youngster? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss all the key headlines from Matchday 3 of the Champions League as the English clubs make a fantastic start. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Build The Perfect Footballer

Is Messi still the best player in the world? Are referees being unfair to Arsenal? Who are Micah and Alan's favourite bands? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the likelihood of England winning a major tournament under Thomas Tuchel as they answer the best of your questions. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool Impress Once Again, Man City Leave It Late & Leicester’s Comeback Stuns Saints

Should Curtis Jones be a regular starter for Liverpool? Was it the correct call to allow John Stones’ late winner? How do Southampton pick themselves up mentally after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to one of the fellow promoted teams? Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on Arsenal’s first loss of the season and whether they have a disciplinary problem or not. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Longstaff: The Tougher Side Of Eddie Howe, Big Game Mentality & Newcastle’s Trophy Hunt

Eddie Howe always seems like such a lovely bloke, but what is his tougher side really like? How do you build the belief to truly compete with the biggest clubs? Do Newcastle need to win a trophy for this period to be seen as successful? Gary and Alan are joined by Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff to discuss the dream of playing for your boyhood club and what makes Alexander Isak and Sven Botman world-class players. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Tuchel: Pep’s Disciple Who Will Have No Problem Making Tough Decisions

Are Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola more similar than we think? Should we expect to see him drop some of England’s attacking stars? Is winning the World Cup the only way this appointment will be seen as a success? Gary is joined by German football expert Raphael Honigstein to give us the details on exactly what we can expect from England’s latest managerial appointment. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Tuchel: New England Manager

Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal with The FA to become the new England manager. The 51-year-old German has signed an 18-month contract, starting on January 1st. Why have the FA opted for a foreign coach? Can Thomas Tuchel be the one to finally find the right balance in this England side? And does his style of play suit tournament football? Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England Still Searching For The Right Balance & What Next For Carsley?

How do England solve the current problem at left-back? Are we starting to see more defensive frailties creep in to the side as they look to be more progressive? Is that a problem? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss where things stand with Lee Carsley after the latest set of fixtures and whether he really wants the job full time. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greece Stun Lacklustre England

Is it impossible to get the best out of Foden, Bellingham, Palmer and Saka when they’re playing in the same team? Did England get the defensive balance wrong or do we want to see them take more risks? What will Ollie Watkins be thinking after not getting a start in this game? Gary, Alan and Micah also pay tribute to George Baldock, who sadly died at his home in Athens earlier this week. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s Contract Conundrum, Dream 5-a-side Teams & Alan’s Surprise Presidential Campaign Appearance

If Liverpool could only keep two of Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, who would you let go? Who would the lads pick in their ultimate 5-a-side teams? How on earth did Alan end up on one of Kamala Harris’ official TikTok videos? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Messi has perfected the art of the twilight years of your career. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs Self Implode, The Big Three March On & MOTD Snacks

Are Tottenham their own worst enemy at times? Who will blink first in the title race out of Liverpool, Man City & Arsenal? What are the favourite treats and takeaways for the guys when they spend a full day working on Match of the Day? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Man United’s ongoing problems as Alan outlines their three main areas of weakness. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villa In Dreamland, Havertz Continues To Blossom & Real Madrid Wobble

Have Villa shown they’re here to stay at Champions League level after beating Bayern Munich? Is Kai Havertz showing he can be the No.9 that fires Arsenal to silverware? Are Real Madrid struggling to fit all their superstars into the team?  Gary, Alan and Micah review the latest round of Champions League matches and also discuss the implications for VAR after Bruno Fernandes’ red card was overturned by an independent FA panel. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices